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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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WTF is happening

so i went to the track tonite to see if i could hit some 11 second passes since i got the fp green and megan 02 housing, but i couldnt my trap speeds were lower than they were with my 8 turbo...with my 8 turbo on e85 on 30psi i ran a 12.2 at 116.8mph several times (stock 02 housing, stock ic, stock manifold)
my trap speeds with the green were ,109 and 110 111mph...i couldnt get it to any better.... and no i do not suck at driving..lol.... my 60fts were 1.7 - 1.8 (on 18s)
what can be causing this power loss...???
i recently got tuned on the green,megan 02 and xs engeering ic...
af ratio at wot are 11.6 no knock threw out the whole pull..... please help
spikes 30psi and holds 24psi to 7k solid
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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slipping clutch?
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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clutch has about 7k miles on it...and it grabs hard *** hell...i was thinking maybe a boost leak...when i get on it i can hear a whistling sound...is the green supposed to make that sound
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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It depends on the whistle that you are talking about. If it sounds like normal turbo spool then you are fine. I would do a boost leak test just to make sure.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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no this is different sound than the loud deep turbo spool....
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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Do a boost leak test then.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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i will sure do that tomorrow...suks i shoulda kept my 8 turbo lol
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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If you were trapping 116.8mph with the stock turbo you should have been in the 11's already.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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i know rite...but i have some heavy 18s..... can my cams be messing up my setup??
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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i'm not sure about that one.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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i mean 5mph loss is alot.... has to be a boost leak or something major dont you think??
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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That is definitely a significant loss in trap speed. As everyone else stated, get a boost leak test. That can more than likely be the culprit.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lancerlover
That is definitely a significant loss in trap speed. As everyone else stated, get a boost leak test. That can more than likely be the culprit.
but the thing about it is would it still hold boost like it does if it has a boost leak??
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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Damn! We sound alike with our set-ups old/new. I dont even know if a Boost leak can hurt THAT bad! Check the Turbo and make sure there is no shaft play and that the blades arent damaged.

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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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u running e85 on green?
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